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Director order [OHS allowance for demolition of structurally compromised buildings without first removing asbestos]

Description

An occupational health and safety (OHS) allowance allows a work site party to vary from specific provisions of the OHS Code. A work site will have the flexibility to either follow the original rule in the OHS Code or follow the allowance. An allowance has been issued to allow demolition of a building without first removing materials with the potential to release asbestos fibres so long as the set of terms and conditions in the allowance is followed. The allowance applies in situations where a professional engineer has certified that the structural integrity of a building is or may become compromised due to abatement activities such that it would create a hazard to workers.

Updated

January 16, 2023

Tags
OHS OHS Act OHS allowances OHS legislation Occupational Health and Safety asbestos asbestos fibers demolitions directors orders

Title and publication information

Extent

3 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Jobs, Economy and Northern Development

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Start Date

2023-01-16

End Date

2028-01-15

Resource Dates

Date Created

2023-01-16

Date Added

2023-01-24T23:18:14.393471

Date Modified

2023-01-16

Date Issued

2023-01-25

Audience information

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Usage Considerations

This allowance could become redundant if, at a future date, Part 4 of the OHS Code is updated to address the topic of the allowance.

Contact

Contact Name

Jobs, Economy and Northern Development. Specialized Professional Services. OHS Program Delivery

Contact Email

LBR.OHSAccept@gov.ab.ca